World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesNegligible amount
/ˈnɛɡ.lə.dʒə.bəl əˈmaʊnt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A quantity or sum that is so small or unimportant as to be safely ignored or disregarded.
"The error in the calculation was a negligible amount and did not affect the final outcome." - 2
An insignificant fraction of a total quantity, often used in financial or scientific contexts.
"Taxes on the small transaction came to a negligible amount."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines 'negligible', derived from Late Latin 'negligibilis' (meaning 'that may be neglected', from 'negligere'), with 'amount', derived from Old French 'amounter' (to amount to, from 'monte', mountain). First appearing in modern financial and scientific English discourse during the 19th century, it describes quantities too small or unimportant to be worth considering.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Negligible amount"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Negligible amount" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
montant négligeable
Transliteration: mɔ̃.tɑ̃ ne.ɡli.ʒabl
"La différence représente un montant négligeable."
vernachlässigbarer Betrag
Transliteration: fɛɐ̯ˈnaːxlɛsɪɡˌbaːʁɐ bəˈtʁaːk
"Dies ist ein vernachlässigbarer Betrag für das Unternehmen."
quantità trascurabile
Transliteration: kwan.tiˈta tra.skuˈra.bi.le
"La spesa è una quantità trascurabile."
cantidad insignificante
Transliteration: kan.tiˈdad in.siɡ.ni.fiˈkan.te
"Era una cantidad insignificante de dinero."
quantia insignificante
Transliteration: kwɐ̃ˈti.ɐ ĩ.siɡ.ni.fiˈkɐ̃.tʃi
"O erro resultou numa quantia insignificante."
नगण्य राशि
Transliteration: nagaṇya rāśi
"यह एक नगण्य राशि है।"
微不足道的数量
Transliteration: wēi bù zú dào de shù liàng
"这只是一个微不足道的数量。"
무시할 수 있는 금액
Transliteration: mushihal su inneun geum-aek
"그것은 무시할 수 있는 금액에 불과하다."
微山
Transliteration: mushishiuru gaku
Script: 無視できる金額
"それは無視できる金額です。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all English termsAn industrial facility or installation responsible for generating, treating, and distributing essential utilities such as water, electricity, or gas to a region or network.
A geographic location or urban area characterized by a high concentration of consumers and a large volume of retail and consumer goods purchases.
An authorization granted by a company to a independent distributor or merchant to sell its products or services in a particular area.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Negligible amount"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.